Watford could not kick 2018 off with a victory at Manchester City, but they showed enough fight to suggest a turnaround in form may be just around the corner.

The Hornets looked set for a long night when City netted twice in the opening stages; Raheem Sterling netting from close range with less than minute on the clock and Christian Kabasele diverting Kevin De Bruyne's cross past Heurelho Gomes.

They battled hard for the rest of the first half though and Andre Gray was twice denied by Ederson, whiilst De Bruyne hit the bar with a free-kick for City.

After the break City once again dominated position and penned Watford back in their own half